CDs

Over the years the artsclub has seen some incredible parties, with incredible people. Here are some releases that these nights have spawned, or been inspired by:

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	Nihal Presents Bombay Bronx on Universal Music India, a Desi Hip Hop Bhangra Blast with some of the top tracks from British / US Asian music scene. buy from Universal India		Nihal presents the monthly night Bombay Bronx, which has become the home of the brown funk, the black beats and the Asian lyrical diaspora
	BRAZILIAN LOVE AFFAIR Remixed 3: features the Gilles Peterson championed and unreleased version from soundtrack guru Arthur Verocai by Croats Eddy meets Yannah, London global beat merchants Spiritual South, Seiji and Daz I Kue, + a dazzling re-edit of Azymuth (1976) from Italian wizard, Volcov. exclusive from iTunes		*Brazilian Love Affair* sidesteps the samba clichés to forge a real musical bridge between London and Rio as the temptation of thunderous batucadas, bossanova and dirty Brazilian funk continues to seduce and ignite the sensual crowd. Patrick Forge unites the steamiest grooves from both sides of the Atlantic to raise the temperature on the dancefloor to the boiling point!
	With her debut album 'Alright, Still', Lily Allen is at times blissfully carefree and tongue-in-cheek celebratory and at times ferociously playful and lyrically petulant. It includes her UK no 1 'Smile' buy from amazon.co.uk		Lily Allen did her first ever concerts at the artsclub in May 06, as part of a month's residency at YOYO (every Thursday). Her debut single "Smile" reached #1 on the UK singles charts only a moth later, in July 06. Find a Guardion review of one of the concerts here
	Patrick Forge has put together another fiery compilation, Brazilian Funk Experience, out now on Nascente Records. The album hooks into Forge's personal love affair with the funky 70s Brazilian sound presenting 20 solid gold Brazillian nuggets, most as rare as hen's teeth and on CD for the first time. buy from www.hmv.co.uk		Patrick Forge hosts the monthly *Brazilian Love Affair* night, and together with Phil Asher he takes care of the weekly Inspiration Information session. Check our programme for dates.
	Compiled by Russ Jones (Future World Funk) and Felix Buxton (Basement Jaxx) 'Gypsy Beats and Balkan Bangers' features some of the best of this ‘nu’ music scene. The track listing balances cooking music & good times blended with with both modern and traditional styles, the spirit of gypsy. buy from amazon.co.uk		FWF happens on every first Saturday of the month. It is filled to the brim with Desi beats, bhangra bangers, Asian drum ‘n’ bass and break beats. Resident DJs Russ Jones and Cliffy fill in the global gaps with finest in upfront tunes from Brazilian electro funk to gypsy madness to South African house to Latin reggaeton. Check our programme for dates.
	Sweet Memory Sounds is a collection of DJ Derek’s favourites which he has been thrilling the crowds with for over 3 decades. With an ever burgeoning fan base and endless performances at venues and festivals around the world, this release on Trpojan comes at just the right moment buy from Amazon.co.uk		*DJ Derek* is a rarity, a real personality, an entertainer, and as cute a cookie as you will meet. His record selection is as good as it gets comprising decades of, ska and reggae. We were very proud to give Derek his first London residency a couple of years ago and feel quite emotional at the release of this album as a marker in Derek's swansong career! You can catch Derek twice a month at the artsclub, check our programme for more.
	Essential Latin Flavas 2 showcases the seemingly limitless variety of genres that fall under the title Latin music. With a total of 22 tracks, this collection, compiled by Martin Morales and Dj Floro, includes material from Savath & Savalas, Novalima's, and Pernett, among many others. buy from Amazon.co.uk		Martin Morales co-hosts the infamous Futuro Flamenco nights, putting all things Flamenco into an urban context. "He is one of the most exciting DJs in Europe - innovative, fun and great to watch...One of the best DJ shows I have seen" Evening Standard.
	On Bargrooves: Influences, Ben Sowton joins Jay Hannan for the inaugural 'influences' collection with a mix that packs a velvet punch with future house classics . He's also plundered the Seamless Recordings vault for some previously unreleased gems. buy from Seamles Rrecordings		*Underdog* sees the co-founder of Lazy Dog Jay Hannan return to the original idea of clubbing, which is the antithesis of the impersonal super club, creating a warm, social environment to listen and dance to music. He keeps up his long association with the artsclub, laying down his brand of "electrically charged" house, continuing the bi-weekly Sunday phenomenon. www.underdogclub.com
	Bobby Friction and Nihal present the sound of the British Urban Asian Nation: From New York City to the Panjab via the streets of London and Birmingham. Dhol drums and dark basslines, MCs and DJs, Indian flutes and Uzi raps, freeflowing tablas and lush voices astound the senses. buy from hmv.co.uk		Bobby Friction and Nihal present the monthly night Bombay Bronx, which has become the home of the brown funk, the black beats and the Asian lyrical diaspora. bobbyandnihal.com
	On the Run neatly sums life up for the team since the last instalment of Future World Funk. This double CD, with over twenty tracks, is a reflection of a musical voyage taking in all five continents, a journey of continued musical diversity, of new far-flung friends and of one long global party with many a tale to tell buy from simbioticstore.com		FWF happens on every first Saturday of the month. It is filled to the brim with Desi beats, bhangra bangers, Asian drum ‘n’ bass and break beats. Resident DJs Russ Jones and Cliffy fill in the global gaps with finest in upfront tunes from Brazilian electro funk to gypsy madness to South African house to Latin reggaeton.
	IRIS GARRELFS' album Specified Encounters has been moulded from dissected and digitally transmuted voice sounds. "at times reminiscent of an early Philip Glass opera . With this CD Garrelfs enters the august company of women experimental vocalists whose modern era begins, I suppose, with Meredith Monk " buy from www.bip-hop.com		Iris Garrelfs is responsible for our website.... read a great review about the album at www.themilkfactory.co.uk
	On Tide's Arising, New Zealand native Mark de Clive Lowe pulls off the improbable: producing a soul record that sounds authentic and up-to-date, by following a cardinal principle: remember the past, but don't repeat it. The album is fun and lively, with in-your-feet beats and in-your-head transcendent harmonies. buy from www.juno.co.uk		Every other month Mark de Clive-Lowe used to present FreeSoul Sessions with the UK's finest soul, hip hop and jazz musicians and vocalists joining him live on stage freestyling MPC beats and twisted cosmic-funk like you've never imagined. With resident DJ Chris Cox (NZ)
	Bobby Friction's album 'Friction is the first UK Urban Asian compilation album to be released to the Indian market though Sony India and is blowing up India's dance floors. It features Rouge, Zeus, Raghav, DJ Sanj, Mentor, Juggy D, Dum Dum Project, Bhangra Knights, Panjabi Mc, Swami, Rishi Rich and Nitin Sawhney. Not surprisingly with that line up it went straight in at number 1!		Together with Nihal. Bobby Friction was the inventor of the monthly night Bombay Bronx, which has become the home of the brown funk, the black beats and the Asian lyrical diaspora. bobbyandnihal.com
	Compiled by DJ Martin Morales, Essential Latin Flavas presents the most exciting new Latin artists in the world today. New sounds continue to support the ascendancy of Latin music while staying true to the roots. This album highlights the best boundary crossing, artists who perform anything from electronic tango to Hispanic hip-hop. buy from Amazon.co.uk		Martin Morales co-hosts the infamous Futuro Flamenco nights, putting all things Flamenco into an urban context. "He is one of the most exciting DJs in Europe - innovative, fun and great to watch...One of the best DJ shows I have seen" Evening Standard.
	The Holding On e.p captures all the Uptown Safari ingredients conjuring up a three-track hip-hop themed record. With a re-edit from Inspiration Information's Phil Asher. The ep was defined by American wordsmith Bobby Boyd joined by vocalist's Shea Bryce (MJ Cole), Jenny Moore (The Latin Project) & Sandy Mill (Defected Records). buy from www.juno.co.uk		Once a month, on every 4rth Saturday Blackbeard used to delight visitors to Uptown Safari with a mix of the best in Street Soul, Underground R'n'B, Hip Hop & a touch of soulful house.
	MARK de CLIVE-LOWE: TIDE'S ARISING album sampler : Half-New Zealander, half-Japanese producer and keyboard player Mark de Clive-Lowe presents his soul-jazz flavours with remixes of Shirley Horn and Shaun Escoffery and collaborations with the likes of Kenny Dope, DJ Spinna, Restless Soul and Bugz in the Attic. buy from karmadownload.com		Every other month Mark de Clive-Lowe used to present FreeSoul Sessions with the UK's finest soul, hip hop and jazz musicians and vocalists joining him live on stage freestyling MPC beats and twisted cosmic-funk like you've never imagined. With resident DJ Chris Cox (NZ)
	Client: Pornography: Features Carl Barat from the Libertines, this release has made it straight into the Top 40! As usual Client combine cutting-edge digital media with good old-fashioned songwriting to create a brilliant sound which is simultaneously dirty and pristine, cynical but touched with innocence. buy from client-online.net		Every second Tuesday of the month, Cient* hosts Being Boiled, a night of Old school and new pure electro.*
	Phil Asher: Soul In The House 2: Compiled once more with true love & affection by our very own Phil Asher. It contains productions & remixes from the crème de la crème of the Soulful House scene including: Louie Vega, Frankie Feliciano, Kerri Chandler, Jon Cutler & Blaze and more buy from juno.co.uk		Together with Patrick Forge,* Phil Asher hosts* the weekly Inspiration Information session.
	Underdog: A Collection Of Deep House Music: Compiled by Jay Hannan and released on his new label Society Heights, Underdog sees Jay truly reflecting the atmosphere that is found every fortnight at the club and indeed anywhere Jay plays: a return to a more intimate, social and accessible headspace that allows like-minded people to party together. buy from Amazon		Underdog is the monthly Sunday deep house experience that attracts a faithful, knowledgeable crowd who come to socialise, dance and experience a genuinely warm friendly atmosphere. Founded and hosted by the originator of the whole bi -weekly Sunday deep house thing Lazy Dog and one of London's dance music ambassador's, Jay Hannan
	Brazilian Love Affair 5: This is a world away from the standard fare of other Brazilian compilations. It gets to the roots of Brazilian music, evoking the fire, soul, and passion of the land and its people, offering dance-orientated tracks from recent Far Out releases and, almost uniquely for a compilation, no less than 8 unreleased tracks. Buy from Amazon		*Brazilian Love Affair* sidesteps the samba clichés to forge a real musical bridge between London and Rio as the temptation of thunderous batucadas, bossanova and dirty Brazilian funk continues to seduce and ignite the sensual crowd. Patrick Forge unites the steamiest grooves from both sides of the Atlantic to raise the temperature on the dancefloor to the boiling point! "elegant fusions of jazz style house, that will no doubt win international admiration. This smells good." Ministry
	Phil Asher: Soul In The House 1: Due to the huge worldwide success of the 'Jazz In The House' compilation series, Phil Asher has been commissioned by Slip‘n’Slide to compile a brand new soulful collection complementing the 'Jazz In The House' sound. buy from juno.co.uk		Together with Patrick Forge,* Phil Asher hosts* the weekly Inspiration Information session.
	Like its companion first volume, Nu Brazil 2 offers a thrilling snapshot of the contemporary Brazilian music scene – most of the 28 tracks on this double CD were released recently. The grooves are as sultry as ever, but we also get Brazil’s own unique take on club-dance styles, from lounge to broken beats. Compiled by John Armstrong buy from Unionsquare Music		*John Armstrong* co-hosts the infamous Futuro Flamenco* nights, putting all things Flamenco into an urban context.*
	Future World Funk 2: DJs Russ Jones and Cliffy collect "further adventures in Afro, funk, dub and future world beats” for solid dancefloor-shaking grooves. Essential for eclectic heads. buy from Unionsquare Music		FWF, run by DJs Russ Jones & Cliffy, is filled to the brim with Desi beats, bhangra bangers, Asian drum ‘n’ bass and break beats. Resident DJs Russ Jones and Cliffy fill in the global gaps with finest in upfront tunes from Brazilian electro funk to gypsy madness to South African house to Latin reggaeton. Every first Saturday of the month.
	‘Death Disco Ltd’ contains twenty tracks of punk/post-punk stylings, reggae tickles and something or other by people such as The Glitterati,T he Libertines, The Pogues and more. A very satisfying and surprisingly mixed record. Buy from amazon.co.uk		Alan McGee's and Danny Watson's Death Disco has seen some incredible guests. In Danny and Alan's words: "Maybe The Guardian summed some of the clientele best by saying it is ...a haven for indie celebs and punk veterans. However we consider Death Disco the place to enjoy yourself. Every Wednesday. www.deathdisco.co.uk/
	Loop Select 1+7: Quarterly time capsule of New Zealand creative culture featuring Aotearoa's leading underground musicians and artists such as Ebb, Fred Freddy's Drop and more on a CD compilation with accompanying book (No 5 also includes a DVD).. buy from Loop Recordings		With *Loop Select* New Zealand record label and media company LOOP* presented a bimonthly showcase of art, graphics, short film, music and culture from Aotearoa (New Zealand).*
	Phil Asher: Jazz In The House box set 4: 34 of the finest Jazzy House tracks around, this 3-CD set is the definitive selection of the latest Jazz In The House releases (Volumes 10,11 and 12) compiled by Phil Asher buy from Slip ‘n’ Slide		Together with Patrick Forge,* Phil Asher hosts* the weekly Inspiration Information session.
	Excursions Vol 2: Patrick Forge guides us through a selection of Brazilian, Latin, jazz and dance-floor jazz tunes, using as his connecting thread simply the fact that they are all excellent records. buy from Amazon.co.uk		Patrick Forge hosts the monthly *Brazilian Love Affair* night, and together with Phil Asher he takes care of the weekly Inspiration Information session.
	Nu Brazil 1: No more recycling the ‘Girl From Ipanema’, trumpets the sleeve to this superior collection of tracks from the genre recently coined as Nu Brazil. John Armstrong – cigar-chomping, London-based lawyer DJ and Brazilphile – lobs of the tip of the country’s musical iceberg and plunges right into its sweet-sounding depths. buy from Unionsquare Music		*John Armstrong* co-hosts the infamous Futuro Flamenco* nights, putting all things Flamenco into an urban context.*
	Future World Funk 2: DJs Russ Jones and Cliffy collect "further adventures in Afro, funk, dub and future world beats” for solid dancefloor-shaking grooves. Essential for eclectic heads. buy from Unionsquare Music		FWF, run by DJs Russ Jones & Cliffy, is filled to the brim with Desi beats, bhangra bangers, Asian drum ‘n’ bass and break beats. Resident DJs Russ Jones and Cliffy fill in the global gaps with finest in upfront tunes from Brazilian electro funk to gypsy madness to South African house to Latin reggaeton. Every first Saturday of the month.
	Long associated with Brazilian sounds Da Lata, (aka Chris Franck & Patrick Forge) stretch out. Serious is an album of diverse sounds & styles, achieving a level of integrity of Soul & purpose. From afro inspired mayhem, to broken beats and electronic textures, this is an album that defies easy categorization. Buy from Amazon		Another of Patrick Forge's projects, host of the artsclub's monthly *Brazilian Love Affair* night. Together with Phil Asher he also takes care of the weekly Inspiration Information session.
	PFO 3, Eclectic: mixed-up, fixed-up breaks-meets-downtempo-meets-leftfield-meets-funk selections from Patrick Forge, once again exploring the world of jazz and soul, dipping into jaunty Afrobeat territory. Buy from trustthedj.com		Patrick Forge hosts the monthly *Brazilian Love Affair* night, and together with Phil Asher he takes care of the weekly Inspiration Information session.
	Future World Funk 1: DJs Russ Jones and Cliffy collect "further adventures in Afro, funk, dub and future world beats” for solid dancefloor-shaking grooves. Essential for eclectic heads. buy from Unionsquare Music		After 5 years London's premier global beatmeisters DJs Russ Jones & Cliffy - collectively known as Future World Funk - return to the place where it all started. What started off as a seed of an idea has grown incredible through the hugely successful compilation series and enough deejays gigs around the world from China and Russia to Australia and Brazil. Expect a night of dancefloor hysteria and global confusion!
	Phil Asher: Jazz In The House Box set 3 . The 3 CDs are comprised of volumes 7, 8 & 9 of the Jazz In The House series buy from juno.co.uk		Together with Patrick Forge,* Phil Asher hosts* the weekly Inspiration Information session.
	PAO 2: In most cases, there's no need for a DJ to release mix albums in two consecutive years. But an exception can be made for Phil Asher, since his two mixes in the Trust the DJ series have helped chart the development of West London's broken beat scene plus deep house. Buy from trustthedj.com		Together with Patrick Forge Phil Asher hosts the weekly Inspiration Information session.
	PFO 2: The follow up to the highly acclaimed PF 01. Once again, Patrick has chosen refreshingly upfront tracks instead of the obvious cuts, and the mix has Patrick's smooth funky signature all over it. With sounds by Cleveland Watkiss, Swell Session and more, this album is sought by all. Buy from trustthedj.com		Patrick Forge hosts the monthly *Brazilian Love Affair* night, and together with Phil Asher he takes care of the weekly Inspiration Information session.
	Brazilian Love Affair 1-4: Compiled with love, sweat, and (almost) tears by Joe Davis, Far Out’s head honcho and the UK’s leading Brazilian DJ and aficionado, Volumes 1 through to 4 feature both exclusives and classics from Far Out’s wealthy catalogue as well as tracks from Brazil’s hottest labels. Buy from Amazon		*Brazilian Love Affair* sidesteps the samba clichés to forge a real musical bridge between London and Rio as the temptation of thunderous batucadas, bossanova and dirty Brazilian funk continues to seduce and ignite the sensual crowd. Patrick Forge unites the steamiest grooves from both sides of the Atlantic to raise the temperature on the dancefloor to the boiling point! "elegant fusions of jazz style house, that will no doubt win international admiration. This smells good." Ministry
	PAO 1- 2: House music pioneer and 'boss of the broken beat' Phil Asher has put together cutting edge mixes of downtempo house with a hugely enjoyable blend of deep house, cool beats and soulful jazz; a journey into the warmer side of the broken-beat sound. Buy from trustthedj.com		Together with Patrick Forge Phil Asher hosts the weekly Inspiration Information session.
	Indica Brazilica:They are different sides of the world and have different cultures, religions and customs; yet there are also many exciting musical similarities. From Bollywood-inspired Brazilian tunes, to Bossa driven sitar funk; from melodious sitars to deep batucada and table rhythms: The Indian Summer has arrived in Copacabana. Buy from outcaste		The Indica Brazilica concept brought to West London sounds from Bollywood and Brazil in one night, fusing Asian Breakbeat flavas and Brazilian Batucada rhythms as never experienced before in this part of clubland. Put together by Outcast Record's DJ Harv the monthly Saturday night brought live elements and dance.
	Futuro Flamenco Volume 2: This album follows on from where Vol.1 left off once again taking the listener on a passionate flamenco inspired journey. Compiled by Martin Morales and featuring Howie B, Ray de Copas, Banda Sonora, Nitin Sawhney, Simian and more buy from outcaste		The idea of taking Flamenco and Spanish music into the club scene has become one of the most distinct and exciting nights in London. Martin Morales' monthly Futuro Flamenco night has gone from strength to strength. Cocktails, eclectic music and real Flamenco dancers keep the vibe unique and sexy.
	PFO 1, : mixed-up, fixed-up breaks-meets-downtempo-meets-leftfield-meets-funk selections from Patrick Forge, once again exploring the world of jazz and soul, dipping into jaunty Afrobeat territory. Buy from trustthedj.com		Patrick Forge hosts the monthly *Brazilian Love Affair* night, and together with Phil Asher he takes care of the weekly Inspiration Information session.
	Phil Asher: Jazz In The House Box set 2. The 2 CDs are mixed versions of 2 of the Jazz In The House compilations. buy from Slip ‘n’ Slide		Together with Patrick Forge,* Phil Asher hosts* the weekly Inspiration Information session.
	Futuro Flamenco Volume 1: Outcaste Record's Futuro Flamenco takes the listener on a passionate flamenco-inspired journey. Compiled by Martin Morales, the album contains tracks by Nitin Sawhney, Oi Va Voi and more buy from outcaste		The idea of taking Flamenco and Spanish music into the club scene has become one of the most distinct and exciting nights in London. Martin Morales' monthly Futuro Flamenco night has gone from strength to strength. Cocktails, eclectic music and real Flamenco dancers keep the vibe unique and sexy.
	Compiled by the Anglo-Peruvian Dj Martin Morales, Discoteca brings together the rarest and most sought after artists on this compilation featuring Firin' Latino House, Funk, Electro & Disco buy from Townsend Records		Together with John Armstrong, Martin Morales is the instigator of the marvelous Futuro Flamenco night at the artsclub. Martin Morales
	Stop and Listen Vol4: Patrick Forge takes control of BBE's Stop and Listen series for vol4, which continues in the tradition of including tracks that span several decades and styles. With contributions from Kevin Yost,, Ten City, Nina Simone and more Buy from artistdirect.com		Patrick Forge hosts the monthly *Brazilian Love Affair* night, and together with Phil Asher he takes care of the weekly Inspiration Information session.
	Lazy Dog 2: Everything But the Girl's Ben Watt and DJ partner Jay Hannan explore deep house remixes modeled after their famous but now finished club of the same name at the artsclub. Energized and dripping with deep house attitude. Buy from Amazon		In the midst of Sunday hangovers, keeping it forever real, Ben Watt and Jay Hannan treated the capital to many day-night celebrations of the best in electric-charged deep house. Queues to the legendary Lazy Dog started from 3pm and Time Out called it "our favourite Sunday-is-the-new Saturday club" Lazy Dog is succeeded by Jay Hannan's Underdog.
	Phil Asher: Jazz In The House Box set 1. The 3 CDs are mixed versions of Jazz In The House volumes 1, 2 and 4. buy from Slip ‘n’ Slide		Together with Patrick Forge,* Phil Asher hosts* the weekly Inspiration Information session.
	Lazy Dog 1: Everything But the Girl's Ben Watt and DJ partner Jay Hannan explore deep house remixes modeled after their famous but now finished club of the same name at the artsclub. Energized and dripping with deep house attitude. Buy from Amazon		In the midst of Sunday hangovers, keeping it forever real, Ben Watt and Jay Hannan treated the capital to many day-night celebrations of the best in electric-charged deep house. Queues to the legendary Lazy Dog started from 3pm and Time Out called it "our favourite Sunday-is-the-new Saturday club" Lazy Dog is succeeded by Jay Hannan's Underdog.
	chillout fourever: Chilled out tracks by the likes of Kruder and Dorfmeister, Two Lone Swordsmen and more, compiled by Patrick Forge Buy from artistdirect.com		Patrick Forge hosts the monthly *Brazilian Love Affair* night, and together with Phil Asher he takes care of the weekly Inspiration Information session.
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